Josiane is a research analyst for the Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DAYTA) program, currently supporting the field research teams. She is a development economist with experience in diverse international research contexts.

Prior to joining DG, Josiane led research teams and projects aimed at improving the resilience of people in Mali, Niger, and Cameroon. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, and a Bachelor’s in Development Economics from the University of Clermont-Ferrand, France. She is fluent in French and English.